Did the Lakers know Mihm needed more surgery?

Chris Mihm hasn't played or even practiced since being traded by the Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies. Hasn't been seen on a court since being sent east for a 2013 second-round draft pick and cash considerations.

Now, it turns out that Mihm, once the Lakers' starting center, required surgery on his right ankle Tuesday and there is no timetable for his return.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he was surprised that Mihm needed another surgical procedure -- his third -- on his troubled ankles. Mihm recently had begun seeing playing time after sitting on the bench for much of the early season.

Mihm must have wanted to stay in L.A. so badly that he never mentioned the pain. Poor guy.

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